Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - School of Health and Society
University of Salford
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As a PhD student you will join our vibrant and diverse research community in the School of Health and Society. Our academic staff are recognised experts working across a range of research projects making real transformations to society, industry, and the professions. Your PhD will be guided by our experienced academic supervisors and supported by a team dedicated to Postgraduate Support - all committed to your success. Your PhD will align with one of our three Research Centres The Centre for ...Read more

As a PhD student you will join our vibrant and diverse research community in the School of Health and Society. Our academic staff are recognised experts working across a range of research projects making real transformations to society, industry, and the professions. Your PhD will be guided by our experienced academic supervisors and supported by a team dedicated to Postgraduate Support - all committed to your success. Your PhD will align with one of our three Research Centres The Centre for Applied Health Research (CAHR), The Centre for Human Movement and Rehabilitation (CHMR), The Centre for Research on Inclusive Society (CRIS). In being a part of these networks of research from day one of your research journey, you’ll encounter opportunities to collaborate with peers and leading academics in your field of study, hear about and participate in research events and potential sources of funding. You will: Be supported by leading academics to conduct high quality research which makes an original contribution to knowledge in your field of study Be supervised by leading experts in your field of study Develop research skills that are transferable to a range of employment settings Be part of a thriving PGR community

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72nd
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79th
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Entry requirements

To apply to this PhD, you will need: a Bachelors degree with an Honours classification of Upper Second or First or; a Postgraduate Diploma or Masters degree or; an academic or professional qualification incorporating study at least comparable to 120 credits at Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) level 7 as so deemed by the School Research, Enterprise and Innovation Committee or; an equivalent level of attainment to (i) above through a combination of certified or experiential learning as so deemed by the School Research, Enterprise and Innovation Committee.

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£17,810 per year

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